Matt Cooke joined the Penguins at the end of the 2007-2008 season having split the previous season between Washington and Vancouver. He quickly became a fan favorite for his aggressive and physical style of play. Often this style of play lands the winger in trouble with the league. On two seperate occasions he’s been suspended two games each for hits to the head. In March of 2009 a hit to the head of Bruins’ Marc Savard caused controversy throughout the league, but did not lead to a suspension. It did however force the league to look at it’s rules on hits to the head.
In 2009 Matt Cooke won his first Stanley Cup Championship with the Penguins who defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4 games to 3. After some uncertaintly about his future with the club he signed a 3 year deal to remain in Pittsburgh worth $1.8 million per year. In 2 seasons with the club Cooke has 28 goals, 33 assists, and 207 PIM through 155 games.
Height: 5’11
Weight: 205lbs
How Aquired: Free Agent
Position: Left Wing
Shoots: Left
